Add 75/80 and 40/50
75/80 + 40/50 is 139/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
75/80 = 75 × 5/80 × 5 = 375/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
40/50 = 40 × 8/50 × 8 = 320/400 - Add the two like fractions:
375/400 + 320/400 = 375 + 320/400 = 695/400 - 695/400 simplified gives 139/80
- So, 75/80 + 40/50 = 139/80
In mixed form: 159/80
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